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The fire challenge is yet another example of how vine is to blame for encouraging risky behaviors among teenagers

Social media provides a larger medium
for peer-pressure to take place as teens are easily pressured into
participating in dangerous stunts just for the pleasure
of documenting it on social media. Phrases such as "Do it for
the Vine" have become popular and are fueling reckless behavior among the
teenage population.

Since the creation of Vine app, we have witnessed
the Cinnamon, the Kylie Jenner, and the Charlie-Charlie Challenge. However,
the most recent challenge, the fire challenge, has left many shocked.

This particular challenge encourages a person to
lather up in rubbing alcohol and light themselves on fire. According to The
Washington Post's article, fifteen year-old Robert Seals is one of the teens that has been seriously
injured while attempting to perform the act.

Teens who participate fail to realize that the 6 seconds of video
footage posted may not show the horrible consequences of these actions.

Instead of putting controls and restrictions, it is very crucial for
parents to monitor the activities of their children and pay attention to what
is trending on social media. Teens can easily get around restrictions, but a
good education on the use of social media by their parents will go a long way.